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Studies link TMAO to microbiome, reveal new heart disease target
MIAMI – TMAO alters cholesterol and bile acid metabolism, upregulates inflammatory pathways, and promotes foam cell formation, all of which worsen...
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Western diet linked to lower microbiome diversity
MIAMI – Chief culprits included fried foods, sodas, fatty sweets, processed meats, ready-cooked meals, and desserts. Fresh fruit and fish showed...
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Hyperglycemia drives leaky gut syndrome, inflammation
MIAMI - HbA1c strongly correlated with the influx of microbial molecules in humans. Correcting hyperglycemia prevented enteric infections and...
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POEM outcomes ‘outstanding’ in achalasia with long-term follow-up
PHILADELPHIA – The GERD associated with the procedure can be adequately managed with proton pump inhibitors, a...
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More fiber looks safe, might benefit ICU patients
MIAMI – Each 10-g increase in fiber intake over 72 hours correlated with a 0.3% median increase in the relative abundance of short-chain fatty...
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Will inpatient albumin help in decompensated cirrhosis?
PHILADELPHIA – Recent studies provide conflicting results, though a randomized, phase 3 trial in progress may...
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Dr. Julie Thompson Discusses Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Dr. Julie A. Thompson of the University of Minnesota reviews key issues surrounding PBC.
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DDNA 2019 - Heartburn: Modern Diagnosis of GERD
Dr. C. Prakesh Gyawali of Washington University, St. Louis, discusses the modern diagnosis of reflux disease.
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HCC with no cirrhosis is more common in HIV patients
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Survey: CRC diagnosis often delayed or initially missed in patients under age 50
Over half of young CRC patients responding to a survey had at least three symptoms and still waited at least 3 months before visiting a doctor.